Table 2 Distribution of results on the evidence of genetic discrimination.
From: Genetic discrimination and life insurance: a systematic review of the evidence
| Â | Results by region studied | All studies (33) | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Conclusions on the evidence of GD | Europe (11) | US and Canada (19) | Australia (5) | Studies on single condition (n = 19)a | Studies on multiple conditions (n = 14)a | Validated studies (n = 8)a | Non-validated studies (n = 25)a | Overall (n = 33) |
(1) GD exists and is a concern | 5 | 8 | 2 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 10 | 14 |
(2) GD exists but is rare and exceptional | 5 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 13 | 16 |
(3) There was no evidence of GD | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 |